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A system that provides for the graphic visualization of the categories of a collection of records. The graphic visualization is referred to as "category graph." The system optionally displays the category graph as a "similarity graph" or a "hierarchical map." When displaying a category graph, the sy

A system that provides for the graphic visualization of the categories of a collection of records. The graphic visualization is referred to as "category graph." The system optionally displays the category graph as a "similarity graph" or a "hierarchical map." When displaying a category graph, the system displays a graphic representation of each category. The system displays the category graph as a similarity graph or a hierarchical map in a way that visually illustrates the similarity between categories. The display of a category graph allows a data analyst to better understand the similarity and dissimilarity between categories. A similarity graph includes a node for each category and an arc connecting nodes representing categories whose similarity is above a threshold. A hierarchical map is a tree structure that includes a node for each base category along with nodes representing combinations of similar categories.

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[ What is claimed is:] [7.]7. A method in a computer system for displaying a representation of categories of data, the method comprising:for each category, determining a similarity of that category to every other category so that a similarity is determined for each pair of categories;displaying an i

[ What is claimed is:] [7.]7. A method in a computer system for displaying a representation of categories of data, the method comprising:for each category, determining a similarity of that category to every other category so that a similarity is determined for each pair of categories;displaying an indication of each category;for each pair of categories, displaying an indication of the determined similarity of the pair of categories;establishing a similarity threshold; anddisplaying the indication of the determined similarity for only those pairs of categories whose determined similarity is above the established similarity threshold.